With the help of artificial intelligence, Dr. Dean has a second set of eyes that can flag very small outliers she may initially miss.
CLEVELAND — New CDC statistics show five-year survival rates for women diagnosed with breast cancer is roughly 91%.
That number varies depending on the state at diagnosis, which is why doctors encourage vigilance for early detection.
“We really want to find breast cancers as small and as early as possible. The reason being that they’re easier to treat, they’re easier to take care of, they’re hopefully a lower stage. And so being able to find cancers and really impact the course of treatment for those women and ultimately improving their quality of life is really critical,” said Dr. Laura Dean.
With over a decade at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Dean’s job as a breast radiologist is looking for signs of abnormality with mammograms that may need further examination.
With the help of artificial …